Coming off of a Jura 10 and now working on a bottle of Glenmorangie Original, I've concluded I'm a Speyside guy. I feel like there's something wrong with me that I'm just haven't really enjoyed these last two bottles. But that's part of the adventure, I guess.<br />
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I've got a bottle of JW Gold label that was given as a gift that I've got to blast through before I can move on to my next experiment.

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whistlepig - no idea, but it sounds good. in my limited experience with them, i'm hit or miss with rye whiskeys. maybe the bourbon thread will have more knowledgeable folks?<br />
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the $628,000 scotch on the other hand... i'm guessing it's an investment. in 10 years times, i bet it sells for over a million. <img src='http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> <br />
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last week, i tried my first lowland scotch. triple distilled auschentoshan12. very smooth and an interesting finish, in a good way. and at $40, i would recommend it.<br />
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after kinda enjoying cutty sark a couple weeks ago, i'm going to try truman's recommendation from a couple posts ago: the famous grouse. will report back with my experience.

I had my first rusty nail approximately 10 years ago. Only time ive ever enjoyed a jonnie walker red. <img src='http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' /><br />
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Not many since then. Good drink though. Lit me up something fierce.<br />
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Edit: for whatever reason, I think it's a waste to use a good single malt in a mixed drink. That's what blended scotches are for. Just my opinion.

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Edit: for whatever reason, I think it's a waste to use a good single malt in a mixed drink. That's what blended scotches are for. Just my opinion.<br />

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Yeah that's kind of what I was thinking, but I figured something simple like that would be okay. I enjoyed my first glass, just afraid that this little hobby could get expensive and dangerous. <br />
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I think I am going to exchange the Bottle of Whistlepig for another single malt. What do you recommend next?

Awesome!!! I'm going to do a little more research, it's pretty interesting stuff. I'm leaning towards the Highland Park 12. I'm kind of glad that I started with a stronger flavor and actually enjoyed it.

Scratch, it depends, but usually no. Older tends to mean smoother, with a subtler finish. The level of smoke is determined during the distillation process/region and is often stronger in younger scotches. I think. <br />
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One thing I know for sure: Older definitely means more expensive.<br />

im fairly new to scotch..im 28 and my father has been drinking scotch for a while..couple years ago i tried glenfidditch 12 and it was awesome..this year for x-mas got my dad glenlivet 18y and thats the best scotch ive ever had..i havent had many different brands and/ages for now..i have the glenlivet 12 at home and when i have one with my father its the 18y

Stopped by the **** on the way home from work to get my powerball tix and took a gander at what they had out... and my eye was drawn to the Balvenie 12 doublewood. Why? It was on sale for $39. Just could not pass it up. <img src='http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> Very light and easy. Nicely sweet over the tongue.<br />
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Also, for xmas, my wife got me a bottle of the 18yr Yamazaki. If you have the means, I highly suggest you don't pass it up. I mean, my regular drink is the Yamazaki 12. However, the 18 is the Hans Grueber.<br />
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--kC

Must be something in the air: aberlour 12 for me as well. Not yet sure if I'm a fan of the sherry cask finish.<br />
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Also tried the famous grouse. Meh. Not for me. If I'm going to drink an economic blend, it'll be JWB, or cutty on the rocks.

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